February 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Let the record show that all the Board Members and the Superintendent are present.
Let the record show the Administrators that are present.

II. Consider the attached Accounts Payable Vouchers and the February 2, 2024 payroll for payment.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried

III. Consider the Treasurer Report as of December 31, 2023.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IV. Consider the Old National Athletic Complex Donations Fund Treasurer Report as of December 31, 2023.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

V. Consider the Old National Self Insurance Fund Treasurer Report as of December 31, 2023.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VI. Consider the minutes of the January 22, 2024 school board meeting.

_________ moved.  _________ seconded.  Motion carried.

VII. Superintendent and/or School Board Member Report

Goal Area 1 - Academics:  All learners will continuously demonstrate academic growth.

Goal Area 2 - Safety:  We will provide a safe and secure learning environment for all.

Goal Area 3 - Equity:  We will provide a positive, inclusive, and equitable environment for all.

Goal Area 4 - Communication:  We will improve communication and strengthen relationships both internally and externally.

Goal Area 5 - Finances:  We will advocate to increase the financial resources of the Corporation to provide an outstanding school environment and opportunities for our students, staff, and community.

VIII. Professional Development

VIII.A. We recommend Rae Lopez. Adreanna Maynor, Robert Wilson, Kyle Stephens, Araceli Mendoza, Michael Miller, Mariyah Martinez, Tabitha Kelley and Chris Bajmakovich virtually attend the PowerSchool SIS (Student Information System) PowerScheduler professional development on January 23-25, 2024, with expenses paid from the Title IIA fund.
 

VIII.B. We are recommending Nicole Williams and Sophia Miner attend the Northern Indiana Educational Service Center and Northwest Indiana Education Service Center’s AI 101: Integrating AI in your High School Classroom training on April 22, 2024, in Mishawaka, Indiana, with expenses from the Title IIA fund.

 

VIII.C. We recommend Dr. Sharon Johnson Shirley, Kim Osteen, Samuel Roberts, and Louise Neese attend the NSBA (National School Board Association) Annual Conference on April 4-6, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, with expenses paid from the Operations fund.
 

VIII.D. Recommend approving the Professional Development items.

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.

IX. Leave/Resignation/Employment
All new employment to Lake Ridge New Tech Schools is contingent upon a cleared Expanded Criminal History Background Check within 30 days and a cleared Expanded Child Protection Index Check within 60 days of effective date.  IC 20-26-2-1.5 and IC 20-26-2-1.3

IX.A. We recommend accepting Mark Vecchi’s retirement request from his Integrated Chemistry/Physics facilitator position at Calumet New Tech High School effective February 1, 2024.
 

IX.B. We recommend accepting Justin Ward’s resignation from his Student Supervisor position at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective January 22, 2024.
 

IX.C. We recommend Isaiah McWilliams be employed as Wrestling Assistant Coach at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School for the 2024 athletic season.
 

IX.D. We recommend Natalie Foss be employed as a First Grade Teacher at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School effective February 13, 2024.
 

IX.E. Recommend approval of the Leaves/Resignations/Employment items.

_________________ moved __________________ seconded. Motion carried.

X. New Business

X.A. We recommend approving the attached list of non-resident student transfers.
 

X.B. We recommend approving the following fundraisers at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School:

• February 20, 2024 - Bake Sale for the Cheer Account.
• February 14-28, 2024 – Candle Sales for the Student Council account.
• February 9, 2024 – Cheer Show ticket sales for the Cheer account.

X.C. We recommend approving the following donations at Longfellow New Tech Elementary School:

• January 22, 2024 - Albanese Candy Company – donation of a Chocolate Candy Basket.
• January 26, 2024 - Kelly Thomas and Friends of the Lake Ridge Education Foundation - Donation of a 100 Days of School sign and balloons.
• January 2024 - Beacon Light Church (Pastor John Hoffmaster and Pat Vanderbilt) – donation of hats, gloves, and hygiene products.
•  December 9, 2023 - Ross Reformed Church (Pastor Tom Archer)and Millie Gabrys, former Big and Little Shoe Store owner- shoe fair donation.

X.D. We recommend approving the 2023 Resolution to Transfer to transfer funds from the Rainy Day to the Operations Fund.
 

X.E. We recommend approving the following donations at Calumet New Tech High School:

• August 18, 2023 - Attached list of donated products for the library account from Donors Choose.
• December 21, 2023- Check in the amount of $260.00 for the Yearbook account from Haunted Hills Inc,
• December 21,2023- Check in the amount of $150.00 to the Bowling account from Haunted Hills Inc.
• December 21, 2023 – Check in the amount of $320.00 to the Swim account from Hainted Hills Inc.
• December 21,2023 -Check in the amount of $100 to the Tennis account from Haunted Hills Inc.
• January 11, 2024 – Check in the amount of $100.00 to the Student General account form Dolores Estrada.
• January 30, 2024 – Cash in the amount of $75.85 to the Student General Account from various donors.
• January 30, 2024 - Cash in the amount of $50.00 to the Swim account from Shannon Robinson.
• February 6, 2024 - Cash in the amount of $323.00 to the Swim account from various donors.
• February 6, 2024 – Cash in the amount of $152.00 to the Swim account from various donors.

X.F. We recommend approving the following donations at Calumet New Tech High School:

• February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 – Coffee Sales for the Library account.
• April 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 2024- Coffee sales for the Tennis account.

X.G. We recommend approving the Lake Ridge New Tech Schools Resolution to transfer Appropriations 2023 Education Fund.
 

X.H. We recommend approving the 2023 Resolution to transfer funds to the Rainy Day fund.
 

X.I. We recommend approving a purchase order over $10,000 to repair the heating system in the boardroom.  
 

X.J. We recommend approving the contract with Core Construction to serve as construction manager on the fieldhouse and auditorium project.
 

X.K. We recommend approving the purchase of the Readable New Student School Year License for Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
 

X.L. We recommend approval of a formation of a new ECA (Extra Curricular Activity) account.
 

X.M. We recommend approving the IREAD 3 after-school tutoring program at Longfellow New Tech Elementary school.
 

X.N. Recommend approval of the new business items.

__________ moved.  __________seconded.  Motion carried.

XI. Adjournment

__________ moved.  __________ seconded.  Motion carried.